I thought about the possibility of losing families but it would be very unlikely. Although I have learned you cant always count on what they originally say and will do what is best for their family. I only care for 3 kids, one of them is leaving in September and Ive had him since he was 12 months old. I know they wont be finding alternative care. Another family has already stuck out a mat leave with a previous provider and only left because the provider was closing the daycare. My last family is related and I cant imagine them just up and leaving. Again I do know that most familes do whats best for them and might consider finding another daycare.

Would it seem shady to add the 2 weeks paid vacation and took one for 'mat leave' and the other in the summer when I normally go on vacation? All my parents know that a new contract will need to be signed at the end of the week.

I'll be honest the beginning of my pregnancy I almost lost it and I had a hard time commiting to a birthplan and what I would tell the parents. Ive had a previous c-section so thats why I was scheduled one for this pregnancy. I know the healing would be tough but at least this way I can give the parents a confirmed date and they can make arrangements for their children while im closed.